AstraZeneca
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Main objectives
Long Horizon Demand Planning
Input non-clinical demand into the planning system
Update of long-term and non-clinical demand in-line with defined process cadence
Design and Demand Planning prior to FSI
Collaborate effectively with clinical study design teams to understand the high-level study design and assumptions
Incorporate the demand assumptions into relevant planning systems
Effectively communicate leverage opportunities to influence optimal design decisions with senior stakeholders and shape feasibility with clinical teams. Where applicable, leverage the N-Side Supply App to inform cost, waste and risk scenario analyses
Provide robust demand scenarios and input into budget proposals for key governance decision points (DRC, E/LSPC)
Input optimized IRT settings into IRT build and enable IRT/ Supply App system integration where applicable
Demand Planning during Study Execution
Build relationships across clinical study teams to facilitate agreement of study demand and execute / challenge decision-making by communicating supply chain constraints, opportunities, and risk scenarios.
Adhere to the planning cycle process; maintain and continuously refine demand assumptions and the demand plan for all study level materials
Where applicable, in N-Side Supply App, use clinical assumptions and supply chain planning processes to re-optimise the study and create a supply suggestion to implement the most optimal strategy considering key KPIs (cost, waste, risk, overage). Monitor KPI’s, mitigate and escalate deviations where required
Monitor demand forecast accuracy, by comparing demand assumptions against actuals, escalating deviation as required
Collaborate with Supply Planner to mitigate any supply constraints
Provide input of demand changes into the CS&OP cycle
Plan depot shipments to meet demand assumptions with overlaid clinical intelligence
Own re-design of the demand assumptions and plan in response to endorsed strategic change
General
Master and apply optimization methodologies, track optimization impact on studies, and championing continuous improvement
Work with system and service providers (e.g., N-SIDE, IRT) to manage system model and integration set up and maintenance
1) Clinical trial demand planning experience across design and execution
Proven ability to translate study designs and clinical assumptions into demand plans/supply suggestions, and to re-optimise in-flight as assumptions evolve.
2) Proficiency with clinical planning/optimization tools and IRT
Deep understanding of of IRT (including configuring optimized settings) and a clinical supply optimization/scenario tool (e.g., N‑SIDE Supply App or equivalent) to assess cost, waste, risk, and overage.
3) Senior stakeholder influence and governance readiness
Track record collaborating with and influencing senior clinical and CM&S stakeholders from early design, and preparing robust scenarios/inputs for governance decisions
4) Digitally literate and Strong analytical thinking
ndependent use of digital tools and analytical methods to interpret information, identify meaningful insights, and make evidence-based recommendations
5) Communication and cross-functional collaboration
Strong communication to facilitate agreement on demand, articulate constraints/trade-offs, coordinate with Supply Planning, and document decisions in planning systems.
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